Using the Taylor Rule, find the appropriate Federal Funds rate (FFR). Assume that the Fed has  target inflation rate of 2% and a target GDP growth rate of 3%.  What FFR should the Fed target if the current inflation is 5% and the growth rate is 4%?

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